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Conflicting communication interests in America : the case of National Public Radio

A discussion of National Public Radio in America and its prospects for survival and success. Beginning with a description of events that led to the creation of NPR, it examines the relationship between NPR and its affiliate stations and how the struggles over funding have affected its agenda.

1. Introduction --
2. The Development of National Public Radio --
3. The Localized Public: The Federalist Conundrum --
4. The Surrogate Public: Boards, Funders, and Producers --
5. The Reified Public: From Ascertainment to Ratings --
6. Epilogue.

Responsibility:

Tom McCourt.

Abstract:

A discussion of National Public Radio in America and its prospects for survival and success. Beginning with a description of events that led to the creation of NPR, it examines the relationship between NPR and its affiliate stations and how the struggles over funding have affected its agenda.Read more...

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Publisher Synopsis

?McCourt has written a very intelligent book. Not only does he tell us everything we need to know about the twists and turns of organization and financing at NPR since its founding in 1970, but his one- or two-paragraph explications of such issues as the role of private philanthropy in American history or the impact of the Progressive movement on all subsequent reformist policies are marvels of concise summary of the key concepts involved....This book will undoubtedly remain the definitive book on NPR for some time.?-Canadian Journal of CommunicationRead more...